Description:

Dessert

Source:

Diane

Serves/Makes:8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) all-purpose baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 3 cups (700 ml) fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter or margarine, chilled

Preparation

• Beat 1/4 cup (60 ml) softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar, beating well.
• Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
• Combine 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
• Spoon mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
• Arrange strawberries on top, cut side down.
• Combine 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour and 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; cut in 1/4 cup (60 ml) chilled butter with pastry blender until crumbly.
• Sprinkle over strawberries.
• Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

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